This discussion took place in November 2009 on the NBC program Meet The Press. I believe it is worthy of our attention. You may or may not agree with some or all of the content, but it is the most constructive discussion of the American education system that I have heard for some time. America’s [...]

PSYC 749: I’ve posted this video for you to consider as we further develop our sense of what is and is not working in America’s schools.

Once again U.S. News & World Report lists School Psychology amongst the best careers in the United States. Success in school is one critical element for success in life. Sadly, too many students do not complete high school and many that do graduate have below par skills for higher education or the modern workforce. The [...]

Excellent news for school psychologist this week! The APA Council of Representatives laid the assault on non-doctoral school psychology to rest. We owe a debt of gratitude to those leaders who worked tirelessly and professionally to achieve compromise language in the Model Licensure Act that preserves our title and practice. The long-standing exemption permitting credentialing [...]

The School of R.O.C.K. (Reading and Organization for Cool Kids), a three week summer reading camp for children with reading challenges, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $17,950 from The Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier. The grant will fund the reading camp at LSU Shreveport during June 2010 and will ensure that the [...]

Candice Dyer interviews Deborah Crockett, for Teacher Magazine, about her role as a school psychologists. Readers will get a glimpse of a typical workday and learn about the evolving role of the school psychologist. Undergraduates trying to select a path of advanced study should read this article. School psychology is a growing field that was [...]

For the second year in a row US New & World Report has listed School Psychology as one of the 30 Best Careers based upon a strong job outlook and good working conditions. You can read the report yourself at: http://tinyurl.com/63yu8v .